Material Science Library
ADVANCED METALS & SUPERALLOYS
Category | Specific Material Grade |
Aerospace Aluminum | 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 2024, 5052 |
High-Strength Steels | 4140, 4340, Case Hardened Steels, EN8, EN24 |
Stainless Steels | SUS303, 304, 316L, 17-4PH, 420 |
Exotic & Superalloys | Titanium (Gr 2, Gr 5), Inconel 625/718, Cobalt Chrome, Haynes 25 |
Refractory Metals | Tungsten, Molybdenum, Tantalum |
ENGINEERING POLYMERS & COMPOSITES
- High Performance: PEEK, Ultem 1010/9085, Carbon-filled Nylon (PA12-CF).
- Standard: ABS, Polycarbonate (PC), Delrin (POM), Nylon (PA6/PA12).
Surface Engineering & Post-Processing
Functional Surface Treatments
- Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP): Specialized deposition for wear resistance (Validated at 12.8 micrometer/hour on EN1A substrates).
- Anodizing: Type II (Decorative/Protective) and Type III (Hardcoat) for extreme durability.
- Passivation & Chromate: For superior corrosion resistance in Stainless Steel and Aluminum (Chem Film).
- Heat Treatment: Stress relieving, Annealing, Vacuum Hardening, and Induction Hardening.
Mechanical & Aesthetic Finishes
- Precision Finishing: Sandblasting (Glass Bead/Alumina), Powder Coating, and PVD Coating.
- Metrology Validation: Surface roughness verification down to Ra 0.1 micrometer using Alicona profilometry.
The Deep-Tech Capability (The IIT-B Edge)
Ultra-Precision Machining
- Z-Axis Resolution: Up to 1 nm for optical-grade finishes.
- High-Speed Operations: Spindle speeds reaching 170,000 RPM for micro-milling.
- Geometric Complexity: 5-Axis simultaneous machining for turbine blades and aerospace impellers.
Advanced Non-Conventional Processes
- Femtosecond Laser Processing: Nano-texturing, surface functionalization, and micro-drilling without heat-affected zones (HAZ).
- Hybrid Manufacturing: DMLS (Metal 3D Printing) integrated with precision CNC secondary machining to achieve internal complexity with external tolerance.
Quality Assurance & Validation Standards
Parameter | Standard Capability | High-Precision Level |
Linear Tolerance | 50 microns | 5 microns |
Surface Finish (Ra) | 1.6 - 3.2 micrometer | < 0.1 micrometer |
Inspection | Manual Metrology | CMM, Laser Scanning, Profilometry |
Verification | Material TC | NDT, Chemical Analysis, Hardness Test |